Removal (Aerostar)
- Raise and support vehicle. Drain fluid from transfer case. Install drain plug. Unplug electrical connections at transfer case by squeezing lock tabs together and pulling from socket.
- Remove front drive shaft dust boot retaining clamp at transfer case. Pull dust boot from transfer case. Place reference mark on drive shaft and flange or yoke for reassembly reference. Remove retaining bolts. Pull drive shafts from transfer case. Remove transfer case strut. Support transfer case with jack.
- Remove transfer case retaining bolts. Slide transfer case rearward from transmission output shaft and lower from vehicle. Remove gasket from transfer case and transmission extension housing.